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Verified Live
Wednesday 9 September 2026 · 15:00 BST · 30m · 2 stories · 12 annotated moments · 26 of 30 min on news stories (88%)
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The Metropolitan Police has launched a criminal investigation into allegations that Reform UK broke the law in relation to foreign donations, following a Channel 4 News broadcast. The investigation covers potential offences under the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000, including a proposed £500,000 donation from an American businessman and payments for polling. Reform UK has denied any wrongdoing and said it will fully cooperate with the investigation, while no arrests have been made.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham defended his government's decision to impose sanctions on Israeli settlements in the West Bank, telling MPs that Britain is showing leadership against injustice and unfairness. In response, Israel has ordered the British Consulate in East Jerusalem to close and published a list of organisations, including Save the Children and Oxfam, whose members should not be allowed entry. The sanctions have drawn criticism from the Chief Rabbi, while the Green Party leader said they do not go far enough.
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Claim Sky News investigation reveals infighting in Durham Reform council
The Metropolitan Police received reports and identified potential offences under the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000 following a Channel 4 News broadcast.
BBC News, Verified Live, 9 September 2026, 0:13-0:25
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Claim Sky News investigation reveals infighting in Durham Reform council
The Metropolitan Police received reports and identified potential offences under the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000 following a Channel 4 News broadcast.
BBC News, Verified Live, 9 September 2026, 1:34-1:42
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Claim Sky News investigation reveals infighting in Durham Reform council
The Metropolitan Police received reports and identified potential offences under the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000 following a Channel 4 News broadcast.
BBC News, Verified Live, 9 September 2026, 1:34-1:42
- 1:34
Claim Sky News investigation reveals infighting in Durham Reform council
The Metropolitan Police received reports and identified potential offences under the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000 following a Channel 4 News broadcast.
BBC News, Verified Live, 9 September 2026, 1:34-1:42
- 1:34
Claim Sky News investigation reveals infighting in Durham Reform council
The Metropolitan Police received reports and identified potential offences under the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000 following a Channel 4 News broadcast.
BBC News, Verified Live, 9 September 2026, 1:34-1:42
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Claim Sky News investigation reveals infighting in Durham Reform council
The Metropolitan Police received reports and identified potential offences under the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000 following a Channel 4 News broadcast.
BBC News, Verified Live, 9 September 2026, 2:05-2:14
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Claim Sky News investigation reveals infighting in Durham Reform council
The Metropolitan Police received reports and identified potential offences under the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000 following a Channel 4 News broadcast.
BBC News, Verified Live, 9 September 2026, 2:21-2:28
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Claim Sky News investigation reveals infighting in Durham Reform council
The investigation involves an alleged attempt to channel a £500,000 donation from an American businessman via his British son.
BBC News, Verified Live, 9 September 2026, 3:23-3:34
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Claim Sky News investigation reveals infighting in Durham Reform council
The Met stated the potential offences are similar to existing investigations into donations from Fiona Cottrell and Britain Means Business.
BBC News, Verified Live, 9 September 2026, 6:14-6:25
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Claim Sky News investigation reveals infighting in Durham Reform council
The investigation was folded into an existing inquiry into other donations to Reform.
BBC News, Verified Live, 9 September 2026, 6:14-6:25
- 6:14
Claim Sky News investigation reveals infighting in Durham Reform council
The investigation was folded into an existing inquiry into other donations to Reform.
BBC News, Verified Live, 9 September 2026, 6:14-6:25
- 6:14
Claim Sky News investigation reveals infighting in Durham Reform council
The investigation was folded into an existing inquiry into other donations to Reform.
BBC News, Verified Live, 9 September 2026, 6:14-6:25
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